The UK, France and Germany, the so-called E3 group of European nations, have been prominent backers of Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Politics
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It comes after Zelensky wrote directly to Putin with a sweeping critique of the Russian leader’s 26 years in power as well as some taunts about his age.
World
Sat, Jun 6
"To our regret, some of them break through," Putin said of the drone strikes on his hometown of St Petersburg.
Fri, Jun 5
Smoke billowed over the city where Vladimir Putin was born as it hosts Russia’s leading event for attracting foreign capital.
Thu, Jun 4
Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 22 civilians and wounding 138 others, authorities said today.
Wed, Jun 3
Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were damaged in eight of Kyiv's districts.
Tue, Jun 2
It's the most recent effort by nations that support Ukraine to target Russian oil exports helping to finance President Vladimir Putin’s war.
Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia's oil and gas facilities, arguing the energy sector funds and directly fuels Moscow's more than four-year invasion.
Mon, Jun 1
Officials said the drone was tracked overnight by radar in Romanian airspace, before it crashed onto the roof of the building in the Danube port city of Galati.
Sat, May 30
An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time for their treatment of Palestinian detainees.
Crime and Justice
Fri, May 29
Zelensky said he hasn't received a reply to requests he made for more Patriot missiles.
Meanwhile, Russian lawmakers have backed a draft bill to have bank employees join the fight against Ukraine’s long-range drones that strike deep inside Russia.
Thu, May 28
At least two people were killed and more than 80 wounded in the mass strike on the Ukrainian capital.
Mon, May 25
The drones hit a refinery deep inside Russia as the long-range strikes escalate.
Fri, May 22
Russia and neighbouring ally Belarus held the final stage of their joint nuclear drills that come amid a surge in Ukrainian drone strikes.
Ukrainian officials apologised and said the drones were aimed at military targets inside Russia but were sent off course by Russian electronic interference.
The New Zealand Defence Force has joined a multi-national initiative led by Norway to train the troops.
Thu, May 21
A dozen others were wounded in one of Ukraine's largest strikes on Russia.
Mon, May 18
Dozens of people were injured as Russia launched a third consecutive day of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine.
Fri, May 15
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was “one of the longest, massive Russian attacks against Ukraine".
Thu, May 14
Security was tight as Putin attended, which was scaled down even as a three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities.
Sun, May 10
He added that such a halt to hostilities could be the “beginning of the end” of the long war between them.
Sat, May 9
Kiwi K.A.R.E founder Tenby Powell is supporting Ukrainians to survive their harshest winter of the war by donating stoves and water boilers.
New Zealand
Sun, Feb 1
An investigation found that Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia under the false promise of civilian work, only to be thrust into the chaos of combat in Ukraine.
Wed, Jan 28
Long daily blackouts caused by Russia’s bombardment of power plants and transmission lines have made working elevators a luxury.
Sun, Jan 25
